Pakistan put in their most convincing performance of the ICC World Cup 2023 to end their longest World Cup losing run, trouncing a dismal Bangladesh by seven wickets and keeping their faint hopes of semi-final qualification alive.
Pakistan Bowling Analysis
This is the good performance of Pakistan in the ICC World 2023 so far. So, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Iftikhar Ahmed start well against Bangladesh. Shaheen Shah Afridi is back in his old routine and picked the wicket in the first over. Also, Iftikhar Ahmed`s starting bowling spell is so good. Iftikhar Ahmed is a part-time spin bowler but bowls a good spell. Then, Haris Rauf came and gave no room for Bangladeshi players to accelerate the score.
Retaining Muhammad Wasim Jr is a good decision by team management. Muhammad Wasim Jr picks 3 wickets, Shaheen Shah Afridi picks 3 wickets. Two wickets for Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Iftikhar Ahmed pick one wicket. Hence, Bangladesh is all out for 204 runs.
Bangladesh Batting Analysis
The ICC World Cup 2023 campaign of Bangladesh was not good because of their performance. So, they were confused about setting the batting orders. Especially, the batting number of their Captain Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib Al Hasan is a good player but confuses in the tournament. Mahmudullah played brilliantly in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far. But, the rest of the batting line is not good. Having the best coaches in team management. But, they did not get any improvement. They need to think about their domestic structure and team management.
Bangladesh Bowling Analysis
Bangladesh’s bowling is not good in the ICC World Cup 2023. Despite this, they have a coach who is also the world-class bowler Allan Donald. If you have a bowling coach like Allan Donald but your bowling is poor. Then, you have to put Allan Donald in the Academy where he trains young bowlers. Bangladesh Cricket Board needs to think about their players. They need a strong structure and a good mindset.
Pakistan Batting Analysis
Bringing back Fakhar Zaman in the playing XI against Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup 2023 is a good decision. So, Fakhar Zaman played his natural game and started attacking Bangladesh bowlers. Abdullah Shafique also plays good shots and makes a strong partnership with Fakhar Zaman. So, Fakhar Zaman is back in form which is a good sign for the Pakistan Cricket Team. They need to win all and maintain a good run rate. Pakistan Cricket Team Captain Babar Azam needs to think about his batting. Despite this, they have controversies against him.
